How To Fix EG164 - The seal date is after the current date

EG164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The seal date is after the current date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a seal date that is later than the current date.
However, current customizing settings do not permit this.

System Response

Your entry cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If the seal date can be later than the current date in your country,
you have to establish Customizing settings accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG164 - The seal date is after the current date ?

  The SAP error message EG164, which states "The seal date is after the current date," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with legal or regulatory compliance, such as in the case of electronic invoicing or document sealing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to seal a document (e.g., an invoice or a financial report) with a seal date that is set to a future date. This is not allowed because the seal date must be equal to or earlier than the current date to ensure that the document is valid and reflects the correct time of sealing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Seal Date: Review the seal date you are trying to use. Ensure that it is set to the current date or a date in the past.
  
  
  Update the Date: If the seal date is indeed in the future, change it to the current